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Klawchat 2/20/24
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Keith Law
1:31
I started drifting to a different place. Klawchat.
Ben (MN)
1:31
I'm traveling for work but have one free day in San Diego. Any food recommendations?
Keith Law
1:32
The Crack Shack, Juniper & Ivy, Bird Rock Coffee, The Mission.
Brett
1:32
FYI, Petty up to 99 in Reds camp today.  Good early sign but increases injury risk as well I suppose...the baseball gods giveth and taketh.  Thank you for all you do especially with the mental health side of things.  It's so important to make people feel like it is OK to get help, that nothing is wrong with them.  I am in healthcare and have been getting mental health services since Covid in part because of your example.  My life is much better for it, thank you...
Keith Law
1:33
He just hasn't held that velocity as a starter for two years now. I did have delivery concerns with him in HS when he was 97-100 or so, but he toned that down last year. And you're welcome - I probably should be talking about that stuff even more.
Joe
1:33
The Dodgers gave up two players with some value for Trey Sweeney, so I was surprised that he didn't get a mention in the LA write up.  Do you think they did the trade because they needed the roster spots, or do they see something you don't?
Keith Law
1:33
Maybe they see something they can do with the swing, but I just don't think he's anything but an up-and-down guy. He would have made a lot of top 20s, just not the Dodgers'.
SamStead
1:33
Hi Keith! Do you think Brett Baty settles into an above-average regular at 3B? What's his outlook? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:34
The bat will be. The glove is debatable but I would let him stay there for now.
Mike
1:34
What do you make of the Brewers trying Frelick out at 2B/3B? Is it a move because of a crowded OF or more of an indictment of their options in the infield?
Keith Law
1:35
Chourio's got the contract, Mitchell can play center, Black could play center if you can live with the arm ... I think this is about getting Frelick into the lineup.
Guest
1:36
Chances Jett Williams gets called up before the AS break? I think the kid is legit.
Keith Law
1:36
I'd say zero. He's barely 20 and has 6 games above A-ball. Also they have this guy at shortstop, you may have heard of him...
Chris
1:36
Keith, you wrote that Wilyer Abreu might be a 4-WAR player if he sticks in Center. If he can't handle Center and ends up in Right, what's the equivalent of that? I assume that's still a productive regular, just not a star?
Keith Law
1:36
Yep, spot on.
Richard
1:36
You rock Keith! Very much appreciate the effort you put into the prospect / org rankings...it's the primary reason I have the Athletic each year.
Keith Law
1:37
Thank you! It's exhausting but now it's all on the site and I can turn the page to the draft.
Adam
1:37
Is Michael Harris better than you expected? If so what did you miss?
Keith Law
1:38
I don't think so ... I might have been light on the contact, as he's not striking out as much as I'd feared given his mediocre pitch recognition.
Jason
1:38
when will the corporate welfare for stadiums end? now the dbacks want to hold phoenix hostage on a 26 year old stadium
Keith Law
1:39
When voters consistently tell these owners to fuck off - and tell their legislators the same - the corporate welfare will end. if your state rep/senator votes for one of these handouts, you vote against them.
Tom
1:39
I really enjoy your podcasts on the athletic! Are you doing more anytime soon?
Keith Law
1:39
Nothing imminent.
Preston
1:39
At what point will any of the Boras Four just tell him to get a deal done? I presume they are along for the ride but can’t imagine they would want to go too long, right?
Keith Law
1:40
They know the deal. Scott gets his guys paid in the end, but it can take a while. You choose him as your agent, you're signing up for this.
Bobby B.
1:40
Thoughts on Puerto Rico? Obviously an older board game, but imo one of the greats
Keith Law
1:40
Agreed it's one of the greats, looking forward to the revised edition some time this spring.
Troy
1:40
Was Robert Gasser anywhere near the Top 100?
Keith Law
1:40
He was not.
Morgan
1:40
Who are a few prospects you see shooting up the rankings for 2025?
Keith Law
1:41
For every team, I included a Sleeper prospect, who is someone not currently on the top 100 but who I predict will make the top 100 next offseason. I think I had 6-7 guys do that this year (and I promise I'm not juking the stats - I don't put guys on the 100 just to make myself right!).
Garrett
1:41
I loved this line in your assessment of Elijah Green (while also being said this has to be said now): "We can’t draft and develop this type of player as an industry if MLB prevents teams from giving them the development challenges they need."
Keith Law
1:42
People often ask what rule change I would make if I were Commissioner. It would be allowing teams to operate a short-season affiliate if they want to. I'm pretty confident 20+ teams would choose yes.
This chat is brought to you by Oreos. They didn't sponsor it. I'm just eating Oreos right now.
Guest
1:43
So glad to have KLawchats back. Just passing along a note, that while you don't write your lists for fantasy baseball, many of us subscribers do love to use them to advise our fantasy decisions. While I get the timing of releasing the lists post Super Bowl, many of us would get more value from them earlier prior to our early February drafts. Appreciate the work.
Keith Law
1:43
Thank you. That decision was made above my head.
Mike
1:43
Hi Klaw, tough 2023 for former Dbacks prospect Ryne Nelson. Do you think he can become a viable number 4ish starting pitcher still for them?
Keith Law
1:43
I do. Might give him a half year or more in long relief this year.
Alex
1:44
Have you seen the new Master and Margarita movie?  I haven't yet, and the book has always struck me as kind of unfilmable.
Keith Law
1:44
A reader told me about it the other day but I haven't seen anything about it otherwise, and I agree, it always seemed like it would lose way too much on the screen.
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